Dietary Aide

PACS

About The Position

Dietary Aide assignments are determined by the needs of the shift. The role reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and supports meal service, food preparation, dishwashing, and kitchen sanitation. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

Learn the food service routine within a short period.
Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
Strip returned trays and wash dishes.
Check and record dishwashing-machine chlorine concentration and water temperature at the beginning of the shift, and observe water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
Operate the dishwasher.
Prepare nourishments and snacks.
Sweep and mop the kitchen, maintain floors, and take out trash and garbage.
Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
Clean work surfaces and refrigerators, and leave the kitchen clean and sanitary.
Assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor when called upon.
Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments.